Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #808

Question 1

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Birdman's paradise — Thattekad (Ernakulam) was called the 'Birdman's Paradise' by ornithologist Salim Ali.‌​‍

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Paradise of Kerala

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Bird kingdom of Kerala

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None

Question 2

The passive form of 'This shop sells all the vegetables':

Accepted Answer

All the vegetables are sold by this shop — Active 'shop sells' → Passive 'are sold by this shop'.

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All the vegetables are sold in this shop

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All the vegetables have been sold by this shop

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All the vegetables are being sold by this shop

Question 3

The plural of 'radius' is:

Accepted Answer

Radii — Latin-origin plural: radius → radii (similarly focus → foci, locus → loci).

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Radiuses

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Radia

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Radioi

Question 4

Gandhi's first visit to Kerala in 1920 was along with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maulana Shaukat Ali — Gandhi and Shaukat Ali visited Kozhikode in 1920 to promote Non-Cooperation + Khilafat movements.‌​‍

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Motilal Jawaharlal Nehru

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Subhas Chandra Bose

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

Answer

A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 6

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for significant reforms in assessment practices. Which of the following is a common emphasis in their recommendations regarding student evaluation?

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on holistic development. — The correct answer is B. Both NCF 2005 (through Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation - CCE) and NEP 2020 advocate for holistic, continuous, and formative assessments that go beyond rote memorization and evaluate a child's all-round development. Options A and C promote high-stakes, summative testing which both policies aim to reduce, while Option D suggests an unrealistic and narrow shift in assessment modalities.

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A. Moving towards purely summative assessments to ensure accountability.

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C. Prioritizing high-stakes board examinations for all grades.

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D. Shifting the focus entirely from written exams to oral assessments.

Question 7

Synonym of PROCLIVITY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tendency — Natural tendency.‌​‍

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Dislike

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Aversion

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Hatred

Question 8

Arctic circle countries:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 (Russia, Canada, USA, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark(Greenland), Iceland) — Eight nations.‌​‍

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3

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Only Russia

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5

Question 9

Atal Tunnel is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Himachal Pradesh — World's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft, Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh.‌​‍

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Uttarakhand

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Jammu & Kashmir

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Sikkim

Question 10

Ctrl + Z is used to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Undo — Ctrl+Z = Undo the last action. One of the most important shortcuts.‌​‍

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Zoom

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Zero format

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Zigzag

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #808